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soon now. I was glad to hear that George has come to the society. I hope he will press on to the prize set before him.

 I will enclose some few verses I have written on dear Father's death. I hope you will all be pleased with them. I do not know as they will do for the Cofiant or not. Lewis and the rest of you can judge. I finished them last evening. I have been trying since very soon after his death to settle my mind to write in some strain that would be good enough. But a few days ago I was thinking how Father used to like to read my simple little pieces and I concluded to try to write a few verses in my old way that would soothe and speak the feelings of the dear home circle, of those who knew him best and loved him most. and who were all so very near and dear to his heart. If you think I can do better please write and